About this role
Job summary
Our GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
You will be assigned a GP Mentor and will follow an accredited training programme leading to award of the GP Assistant certificate more information can be found here: General Practice Assistants |https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant
Main duties of the job
Liaise between patient and doctor as requested
Deal with non clinical patient queries ahead of GP consultations
Liaise with external organisations such as care homes and community nursing teams
Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc as appropriate.
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes
Supporting with QOF reviews
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc
Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework.
About us
Our team comprises of GP partners, salaried Gp's, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, First Contact Physio's, GP Assistants, Social Prescriber, Care Coordinators and practice nursing team providing care to 20,000 patients. Our non-clinical team comprises of managers, and patient service administrators
Our practice has been rated as "Good" by the CQC. We take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos
We are a friendly, supportive team who pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care, as well as protecting the safety and well-being of staff.
We are an expanding and growing practice and open to change and innovation
Job description
Job responsibilities
A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
Tasks could include
- Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)
Support the GP with immunisations/wound care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Preferred to be Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Red House Surgery
Address
Red House Surgery
96 Chesterton Road
Cambridge
CB4 1ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.redhousesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)